Society Hill Civic Association's ALL VOLUNTEER committees regularly undertake community initiatives, remaining vigilant about matters that impact all residents in America 's most historic square mile. Residents are encouraged to join the Association and participate in various committee activities. To become a member of any committee, please complete our "Get Involved" form.
Below is a list of current committees:
To monitor the effects of the City's trial bike lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets and encourage feedback from residents Learn more >>
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With over 60 volunteer block coordinators, SHCA has a method of disseminating information on a more localized level. Each block coordinator is able to distribute flyers or email information to virtually everyone on their block. Their efforts are directed by the committee chair, at the discretion of the Board Learn more >>
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To work for the re-siting of casinos away from neighborhoods, including advocating for new sites for the two original waterfront locations proposed for casinos, as well as the proposed sites in the heart of Philadelphia at 10th and Market Streets and in the historic Strawbridges building at 8th and Market. Learn more >>
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This Delaware River Advocacy Group advocates for sensible development along our historic waterfront, following the guidelines of the overlay plan presented by Penn-Praxis in 2008. Learn more >>
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A solid core of dedicated citizens get out their brooms and trash bags twice a year to clean our streets. We are always seeking volunteers! A shredding service was added in the Fall 2009 Learn more >>
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Committee sponsored a neighborhood wide fund raiser where residents, businesses, and organizations contributed to help fund the replacement of our 40 year old street lights with 500 new Franklin Lights, doubling the illumination in Society Hill. The rest of the funds were obtained through a city capital funds and a state grant. Installment of the new lights was completed in March 2007. The remainder of the money will be used to paint the poles. We hope to add more Franklin Lights where needed when our budget allows. Learn more >>
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To apply for City, State, or Foundation Grants, file the necessary paperwork, keep trqck of expenditure of funds, and file completion of project paperwork Learn more >>
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This committee provides guidance to the board on any and all legal matters Learn more >>
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To review neighborhood needs and set priorities for expenditure of SHCA capital reserves Learn more >>
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This committee is dedicated to preserving this most historic structure, first opened in 1759, and now owned and operated by the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more >>
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In 2003 SHCA decided to develop stronger ties with our only neighborhood public school in order to support the quality of education afforded parents with young children in the community. Learn more >>
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Seeks to increase membership, both residential and business, with emphasis on greater participation by condo residents. Membership income provides the primary source of income for most activities. Learn more >>
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To review the credentials of candidates wishing to serve on the SHCA board and make recommendations to the current board, for ultimate election by the general membership at the May annual meeting Learn more >>
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Maintains a close liaison with local law enforcement. Learn more >>
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To review and set policy for SHCA Learn more >>
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deals with crime, pedestrian safety, and quality of life related issues. Committee seeks to determine what criminal activity exists by documenting all incidents as reported by residents. It seeks to educate residents on the importance of correctly reporting crime to police. Committee also seeks to communicate our needs to the 6tth Police District. The committee helps sponsor Town Watch, where residents organize to walk the streets at night to ensure that crimes are warded off and if they occur, they are reported immediately. Learn more >>
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SHCA contracts for weekly sidewalk cleaning from the Center City District. Residents are also encouraged to use new graffiti removal solvents and paint, provided FREE by SHCA to keep historic Franklin lightposts and other public spaces free from blight. Learn more >>
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As a member you are invited to all social events—the ideal way to meet neighbors, make new friends, and keep informed about common interests. Learn more >>
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In light of the numerous changes that are taking place in the South Street Headhouse area, which directly impact our neighborhood, this committee is charged with representing our views Learn more >>
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Residents are encouraged to replace damaged trees and plant new trees to maintain the original “Greene Country Towne” look of William Penn’s first city in Pennsylvania. A $150 subsidy is provided out of association treasury. Members also tend to flowers around trees and in baskets hanging from the historic Franklin light posts. Learn more >>
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Annual fund-rasing event in Washington Square to provide resources for additional plantings of flowers, shrubbery, and trees, imporvements to the fountain, and any other improvements deemed necesary Learn more >>
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Transfer of this most historic public park from the Philadelphia Fairmount Park Commission to the National Park Service, with the necessary improvements mandated, has been an important part of the SHCA agenda for the past few years. Today the committee has periodic meetings with the Independence National Park Service to see that additional attention is paid to beautification through the planting of flowers and new shrubbery. Attention to the fountain and the eternal flame are also key issues. Learn more >>
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provides a friendly “Welcome Mat”—a large basket of cheer, filled with fresh foods, information, and gift certificates-- for new home-owners, contributed by local businesses. Learn more >>
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This committee monitors residential and commercial applications for zoning variances and reports to the Board on issues that affect the integrity of our neighborhood. Learn more >>
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In 2009 the City of Philadelphia announced it would be instituting a major overall of the zoning code. The committee is working with other neighborhood associations to make sure local neighborhoods still have a say in zoning matters Learn more >>
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